Abstract
In this paper we present some characterizations of passively mode-locked semiconductor lasers. These lasers are multimode and they exhibit a modulation of their output power even though they are DC-biased. The modulation frequency corresponds to their free-spectral range. We demonstrate their potential: for generation of ultra-fast modulation for THz wave generation at room temperature without any direct modulations applied, in the radio frequency range they synchronise their modulation to the bit-rate of an incoming signal used for clock extraction. Therefore these devices can be used for all-optical clock recovery.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of 2008 10th Anniversary International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON |
Pages | 110-113 |
Number of pages | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Sep 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 10th Anniversary International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON 2008) - Athens, Greece Duration: 22 Jun 2008 → 26 Jun 2008 Conference number: 10 |
Conference
Conference | 10th Anniversary International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON 2008) |
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Abbreviated title | ICTON 2008 |
Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Athens |
Period | 22/06/08 → 26/06/08 |
Keywords
- Clock recovery
- Multimode laser
- Passively mode-locking
- Radio-frequency
- THz